 "FirstUp: Justice BR Gavai to take oath as new CJI, pause in US-China tariffs to begin… Top news today")
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai will be sworn in today as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Also, a 90-day break in part of the current tariffs between the United States and China will begin.
What else is lined up for the day?
It is an important day for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He will speak in the Bundestag, the German parliament. He is also expected to hold talks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres later.
An informal meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC), led by Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte, will take place in Antalya, Turkey.
In Bengaluru, BJP leaders will hold a Tiranga Yatra today to honour the armed forces after the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’.
Here’s a look at the events:
Justice Gavai to take oath as new CJI
Chief Justice of India (CJI)-designate Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai will be sworn in today as the 52nd CJI.
The oath will be administered by President Droupadi Murmu. This comes after the retirement of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday (May 13).
Justice Gavai, who is due to retire on November 23 this year, has said that he will not accept any post-retirement roles.
Supreme Court Judge, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India. #SupremeCourt #BRGavai #CJI pic.twitter.com/yK7mCfBjfH
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) April 30, 2025
In April, CJI Khanna officially recommended Justice Gavai as his successor and sent the proposal to the Law Ministry as part of the appointment process.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsJustice Sanjiv Khanna served as the 51st Chief Justice of India. He was elevated to the Supreme Court on January 18, 2019.
US-China tariff pause to begin
A 90-day pause on part of the existing tariffs between the United States and China will start today.
During this period, the US will reduce its tariffs on Chinese goods from 145 per cent to 30 per cent. China, in return, will lower tariffs on American imports from 125 per cent to 10 per cent.
Since taking office in January, Donald Trump raised US tariffs on Chinese imports to 145 per cent, building on earlier tariffs introduced in his previous term and those brought in later by the Biden administration.
China responded by restricting exports of key rare earth minerals, which are essential for the US defence and electronics industries, and raised tariffs on US goods to 125 per cent.
German Chancellor to address Bundestag
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will speak in the Bundestag (German parliament) today.
Last week, Merz secured enough votes in parliament to become Germany’s new chancellor, succeeding on his second attempt after falling short the first time.
He led the conservatives to a win in the February federal election and signed a coalition agreement with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD). He received 325 votes in the secret ballot, nine more than the number required for an absolute majority.
In the first round, he got 310 votes, meaning at least 18 coalition members did not support him.
Merz to meet UN Secretary-General
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for talks at the Federal Chancellery today, according to an official statement.
The Secretary-General is in Berlin for the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial, which Germany is hosting for the first time this year.
After the Ministerial meeting, Guterres will head to Iraq to attend the League of Arab States Summit, scheduled to be held in Baghdad on 17 May.
While in Iraq, he will meet with Iraqi officials and regional leaders taking part in the summit.
Nato foreign ministers to meet in Turkey
An informal meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) with foreign ministers will take place in Turkey’s Antalya today. Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte will chair the talks.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to attend and take part in discussions aimed at finding a way to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
The meeting, which will run for two days, will see participation from representatives of all 32 Nato member countries.
Nato chief Rutte hopes that member states will agree at the June summit to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2032, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said on Friday.
BJP to hold Tiranga Yatra in Bengaluru
The BJP will organise a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Bengaluru today to celebrate the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’.
Party leaders have encouraged people to join the event and show appreciation for the armed forces.
According to sources quoted by ANI, key union ministers, chief ministers of BJP-led states, and senior party leaders will lead processions in different parts of the country.
The campaign will also see involvement from ex-servicemen, social workers, and well-known public figures who will lead the yatra.
As part of the drive, the party plans to connect with citizens across India to highlight the importance of Operation Sindoor for national security and sovereignty.
With inputs from agencies
 "Russian drones over Poland: Trump’s tepid reaction a wake-up call for Nato?")
 "As Russia pushes east, Ukraine faces mounting pressure to defend its heartland")
 "Why Mossad was not on board with Israel’s strike on Hamas in Qatar")
 "Turkey: Erdogan's police arrest opposition mayor Hasan Mutlu, dozens officials in corruption probe")
 "Russian drones over Poland: Trump’s tepid reaction a wake-up call for Nato?")
 "As Russia pushes east, Ukraine faces mounting pressure to defend its heartland")
 "Why Mossad was not on board with Israel’s strike on Hamas in Qatar")
 "Turkey: Erdogan's police arrest opposition mayor Hasan Mutlu, dozens officials in corruption probe")
